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JPY to USD converter

Convert JPY to USD with the live mid-market rate. Type any amount to see its value in US dollars instantly, with the exact rate and refresh time shown below the result.

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Type an amount. The result updates live with the latest rate.

Converted to US dollars (USD)
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1 JPY = - USD

Rate updated
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Source
Frankfurter (ECB)
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How this converter works

Type any amount in JPY and the page multiplies it by the live JPY to USD rate from the Frankfurter API, which mirrors the European Central Bank's daily reference rates. The rate is stored in your browser for 6 hours so repeat visits are instant, and the rate line shows exactly which figure was used.

What moves the JPY/USD rate

The yen moves on Bank of Japan policy and the US-Japan interest-rate gap; when US rates rise faster than Japan's, the dollar usually strengthens. For everyday use, treat the figure here as the mid-market benchmark: banks and transfer apps will quote a slightly worse retail rate, and the gap between the two is their fee.

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JPY to USD FAQs

How up to date is the JPY to USD rate here?
The JPY to USD rate is pulled live from Frankfurter, which tracks European Central Bank reference rates, then cached in your browser for 6 hours. The timestamp under the result shows exactly when it was last refreshed.
I am leaving Japan. Should I convert leftover yen at the airport?
Airport counters take wide margins. Convert the amount above to see the benchmark dollar value, then use a city exchange office or your bank; anything more than 3 percent below the benchmark is a bad deal.
What makes the JPY to USD rate move?
Currency markets price both directions off the same forces. The yen moves on Bank of Japan policy and the US-Japan interest-rate gap; when US rates rise faster than Japan's, the dollar usually strengthens. Check the live rate above before converting; a 6-hour cache keeps repeat visits instant.
Why is my bank's JPY to USD rate worse than this one?
This page shows the mid-market rate, the midpoint between global buy and sell prices for JPY to USD. Banks and exchange booths add a margin of 1 to 4 percent plus fees, so always compare their quote against this benchmark before converting.
Is this JPY to USD converter free to use?
Yes, completely free with no account or sign-up. The amount you type stays in your browser; only the public JPY to USD exchange-rate feed is fetched from Frankfurter.
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